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Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Friday October 13, 2023 ( 7 items )  

Davids Announces Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement to Stop Criminals and Prevent Crime
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Justice awarded nearly $3 million to the state of Kansas to improve the quality, expeditiousness, and accessibility of criminal history records. The federal grant, awarded through the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP), will help the state establish an integrated system of accurate records for law enforcement to protect  more

Marshall, Moran, Estes & Mann Respond to Agreement to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), along with U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04) and Tracey Mann (KS-01), responded to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) new agreement to resolve the water needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to conditionally pause its request to secure its senior water right in 2024 and calls on the Kansas Dep  more

Sen. Marshall: Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Sunday
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is launching a website with helpful resources as Medicare open enrollment begins on Sunday, October 15 and it runs through Thursday, December 7, 2023. If you have concerns or questions with your coverage, Senator Marshall's office is here to help you navigate the open enrollment process. Please give the office a call at 785-829-9000 to talk with a member of Senator Marshal  more

Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Sets Oct. 18 Hearing on Military to Civilian Transition - Ensuring Success After Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Military to Civilian Transition: Ensuring Success After Service" at 10 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2023, at G50 Dirsken Senate Office Building: Panel 1 * Honorable Joshua D. Jacobs, Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs * Honorable Ashish S. Vazirani, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense * Honorable James D. Rodriguez,  more

Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Sets Oct. 18 Hearing on Military to Civilian Transition - Ensuring Success After Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Military to Civilian Transition: Ensuring Success After Service" at 10 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2023, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: WITNESS LIST PANEL ONE * The Honorable Ashish S. Vazirani, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense * The Honorable Joshua Jacobs, Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs Accompa  more

Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business: "Americans Need To Understand That Iran Is The Head Of The Snake"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Fox Business to discuss the barbaric attack by the Hamas terrorist organization on the Israeli people. In the interview, Senator Marshall also slammed President Biden for his lack of leadership and lackluster response since the war broke out that has now claimed the lives of over 25 American citizens. Highlights from Senator Marshall's interview in  more

Senator Scott Demands Answers on Iran's Malign Nuclear Activities Amidst Brutal Iranian Proxy Attacks on Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and other Senate Republican colleagues in demanding an update from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on U.S. efforts to hold Iran accountable for its ongoing violations against international nuclear restrictions. "The Iranian regime is intent on fomentin  more